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David Ecoff Obituary
David Wells Ecoff,Jr., a wonderful husband,father,uncle,grandfather and high school teacher, died May 27,2020 at Froedtert Hospital at the age of 73, surrounded by family.
He is survived by his loving wife, Robin (née Reed), son, Sam, (Kara) daughter Elizabeth Bertrand, (Doug) grandsons Andrew, James, Elliot, and Jonathan, brother-in-law Pat Reed-Reiner and sister-in-law, Patty Reed-Reimer and other relatives and friends.
Dave was born in St. Louis, MO on April 18,1947 to David and Maurine Ecoff. He grew up in Wauwatosa. He graduated from Cornell College in 1969 with a BA degree and earned a Masters degree in zoology from UWM. He taught science in the Whitnall School district for 33 years. He married his high school sweetheart in 1971.
He was an avid golfer and amateur photographer. In retirement, he was a teaching naturalist at Retzer Nature Center and at Mote Marine in Sarasota, FL. He was a member of Fox River Congregational Church. He was kind, generous, and a man of integrity., He will be missed deeply by family, friends, and students.
Please consider a donation to Retzer Nature Center in his name. A memorial service will be announced at a later date when the pandemic has passed
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Pamela Martin Worrell
December 22, 2020
Awww...my love and condolences! Wonderful people, Uncle Dave Sr. Love always from Ethel's kid Twin B Pam
Heidi J
October 14, 2020
My most sincere condolences to his family. Mr. Ecoff was easily my favorite HS teacher. I will always remember his positive energy and enthusiasm. He was a gem. Rest In Peace Mr. Ecoff.
Roanne Baxter
June 28, 2020
Taught with Dave for many years at Whitnall
A great teacher and friend. Always a kind word about everyone
Condolences to his wonderful family
Erin
June 26, 2020
My favorite high school teacher. I am currently a high school Biology teacher for the past 13 years because of him. My sincere condolences to his family. He truly made a difference.
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Jessica (Leonard) Williams
June 24, 2020
Easily one of my favorite teachers! His passion for science showed and he sparked an interest in so many of his students. The impossible seemed possible with his guidance and even less favorable topics wasnt so bad in his class. So many lessons and memories I keep with me today.
Michelle S.
June 24, 2020
I had the honor of being a student in several of Mr. Ecoff's classes at Whitnall High School, as well as being a lab assistant for the Whitnall science department under his supervision. I also enjoyed numerous Science Seminar adventures in his school club. Mr. Ecoff was a man of the best character and highest integrity. He was dedicated, and he loved the subject matter he taught. He instilled that dedication and respect for science and nature in his students, and was a wonderful man and role model. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Michelle S.
June 24, 2020
I had the honor of being a student in several of Dr. Ecoff's classes at Whitnall High School, as well as being a lab assistant for the Whitnall science department under his supervision. I also enjoyed numerous Science Seminar adventures in his school club. Mr. Ecoff was a man of the best character and highest integrity. He was dedicated, and he loved the subject matter he taught. He instilled that dedication and respect for science and nature in his students, and was a wonderful man and role model. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Andrew
June 23, 2020
Mr. Ecoff was an excellent teacher and a terrifically kind and thoughtful person. I had him as a teacher for 3 classes Freshman and Senior year, and I was a lab assistant for him. He was the best at Whitnall and will be missed.
Dave & Sherry Petersen
June 21, 2020
Dave was a wonderful, kind person...role model to so many. Our sympathies to Robin, Sam, Bess, & their families. So happy we ran into him after moving back....had a chance to catch up! Nothing but respect & positive thoughts...
Lori Prosser Durler
June 21, 2020
I had Mr. Ecoff for Sophomore biology in 1975-76. He was one of my most memorable teachers because of the care he put into his classroom. I remember my class having a hard time understanding a chapter and instead of continuing on with us all having bad grades, he retaught the chapter and we all passed with above average grades. This was the kind of person he was. My sympathies to his family. RIP Mr Ecoff. Lori D.
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